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Air: Career and Education Opportunities in Rhode Island

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The country moves through the air and Air Transportation workers support this. From pilots to aviation inspectors, they make sure the country stays in flight.

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Rhode Island has a population of 1,053,209, which has grown by 0.47% in the last 10 years. Nicknamed the "Ocean State," Rhode Island's capital and biggest city is Providence. In 2008, there were a total of 612,258 jobs in Rhode Island. The average annual income was $41,261 in 2008, up from $40,147 in 2007. The unemployment rate in Rhode Island was 11.2% in 2009, which has grown by 3.6% since the previous year. Roughly 25.6% of Rhode Island residents have college degrees, which is higher than the national average.

The top industries in Rhode Island include miscellaneous manufacturing, other miscellaneous manufacturing, and electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing. Notable tourist attractions include the Rhode Island Historical Society, the USS Saratoga Museum Foundation Inc, and the Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum.

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Air Cargo Supervisors direct ground crew in the loading, unloading, and staging of aircraft cargo or baggage. Air Cargo Supervisors need to look for ways to help others. They also need to note the reactions and responses of others in both work and social situations.

Airline Pilots pilot and navigate the flight of multi-engine aircraft in regularly scheduled service for the transport of passengers and cargo. Airline Pilots need to attend to equipment so as to monitor and adjust its activity. They also need to run the operations of equipment, machinery and systems.